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GANJA
cannabis, marijuana, marihuana, ganja
(noun) the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect
marijuana, marihuana, ganja, Cannabis sativa
(noun) a strong-smelling plant whose dried leaves can be smoked for a pleasant effect or pain reduction
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Proper noun
Ganja
The second largest city of Azerbaijan; the birthplace of the great Persian poet Nezami.
Synonyms
• (former names) Elisabethpol, Yelizavetpol, Kirovabad, (the Armenian name) Gandzak
Anagrams
• Jagan
Etymology
Noun
ganja (uncountable)
(slang, chiefly India) marijuana, as used for smoking.
Synonyms
• See also marijuana
Anagrams
• Jagan
Source: Wiktionary
Gan"ja, n. Etym: [Hind. ganjha.]
Definition: The dried hemp plant, used in India for smoking. It is extremely narcotic and intoxicating.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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